ADCT (ADC Therapeutics) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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41 GF Score
Price $1.27
GF Value $2.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is ADC Therapeutics Moat Score?

ADC Therapeutics ADCT +0.79% 41 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADCT with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Drug Manufacturers companies, ADC Therapeutics ranks better than 90.66% on this metric.

ADC Therapeutics has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ADC Therapeutics has Narrow Moat: ADC Therapeutics SA has a narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and patents in the field of antibody-drug conjugates. However, the biotech industry's competitive and regulatory challenges limit its moat to a modest level, despite its innovation capabilities.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes ADC Therapeutics might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

ADC Therapeutics  (NYSE:ADCT) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

ADC Therapeutics Moat Score Related Terms

ADCT vs GNLX, VXRT, COYA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, ADC Therapeutics's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

ADC Therapeutics Moat Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, ADC Therapeutics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ADC Therapeutics's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, ADC Therapeutics ranks #96 out of 1028 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is ADC Therapeutics' Moat Score too high?
ADC Therapeutics' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, ADC Therapeutics ranks #96 out of 1028 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADC Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADC Therapeutics' Moat Score compare to GNLX and VXRT?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, ADC Therapeutics ranks #96 out of 1028 companies for Moat Score. This places ADC Therapeutics in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. ADC Therapeutics's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADC Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.09, compared to a current price of $1.27 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. ADC Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ADC Therapeutics (ADCT), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADC Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.27 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.09. GuruFocus considers ADC Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ADCT:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $2.09 vs. price of $1.27 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ADC Therapeutics Business Description

Address Route de la Corniche 3B, Biopole, Epalinges, CHE, 1066
ADC Therapeutics SA is a commercial-stage oncology-focused biotechnology company. It is involved in the development of antibody-drug conjugates for patients suffering from hematological malignancies and solid tumors. The company's FDA-approved and marketed product, ZYNLONTA (loncastuximab tesirine), is a CD19-directed antibody and alkylating agent conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy. Additionally, the company's development pipeline comprises LOTIS-2, LOTIS-5, LOTIS-7, and ADCT-241, being developed as potential therapies for different cancer diseases. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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